US Bridges

Euclid Ave over I-94 Bl (main Street)

Fair

Berrien County, Michigan · 1.5 MI E of Benton Harbor · Structure no. 000000000000913

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
178 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,200
1992 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Euclid Ave over I-94 Bl (main Street) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Euclid Ave over I-94 Bl (main Street) in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,120 by 1977. The structure is 178 ft (54.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEuclid Ave
CrossesI-94 Bl (main Street)
Location1.5 MI E of Benton Harbor
RouteCounty Highway 2013
CountyBerrien County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.11925, -86.40775
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length178 ft (54.2 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (1992)
Projected traffic2,120 by 1977
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$69,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Euclid Ave over I-94 Bl (main Street) built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Euclid Ave over I-94 Bl (main Street) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Euclid Ave over I-94 Bl (main Street) carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Euclid Ave over I-94 Bl (main Street)?

The structure is 178 ft (54.2 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Euclid Ave over I-94 Bl (main Street)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.